Primary Music Coordinator
The British School of Brussels
Belgium
- Expired
- Salary:
- A minimum of € 51.939 and maximum € 94.270 gross per year
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 31 March 2019
Job overview
Located in the beautiful town of Tervuren, near the university city of Leuven, BSB is a not for profit, inclusive fee-paying international school with 1,350 students from approximately 70 countries. There is an Early Childhood Centre for children aged 1-3. Our Primary School offers a bespoke curriculum with integrated learning themes that are inquiry based and skills driven.
Whilst British-based, it is uniquely adapted to the needs of our international and multicultural student body. Students in Year 10 & 11 study for (I)GCSE and BTEC courses. Post-16 students can choose from three internationally recognised pre-university examination courses: English A Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or BTEC.
BSB has outstanding facilities and is the only international school in Belgium to have its own 25m indoor swimming pool. With an excellent record of academic achievement, BSB students go on to attend a wide range of top universities across the globe.
Purpose of the role
We are seeking to employ a suitably qualified and exceptional Primary Music leader who has experience of teaching and leading music to Primary aged children and who can bring a real passion, enthusiasm and experience to the Primary school and the school as a whole.
You will be responsible for teaching and coordinating Music to classes across the Primary age range, ensuring all students receive high quality, exciting learning and excellent progress. Whilst the role is predominantly Primary teaching, you will be part of our high performing and vibrant Performance and The Arts Faculty and will be responsible for line managing a part time music
teacher in Primary.
Responsible for:
- Modelling and embodying our Guiding Statements
- Setting the highest standards of learning and teaching, getting the best from studentsfrom all backgrounds and of all abilities
- Delivering excellent music lessons, singing assemblies and supporting productions
- Leading curriculum development and assessment practices in Music
- Making a significant contribution to the Whole School Extra-Curricular Music Programme
- Leading a part time Primary Music Teacher
Responsible to:
The Primary Leadership Team
The Person:
- Committed to achieving the best at all times for BSB students
- Belief that in learning and in life more is achieved together than alone
- Open mindedness and welcoming of otherness
- Committed to the safety and wellbeing of BSB students
In return, we offer:
- A full-time, permanent contract
- Enthusiastic, happy and confident children who are proud of their school and love learning
- Outstanding facilities and resources
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- An attractive salary - BSB Learning & Teaching scale – Band 5 representing a minimum of € 51.939 and maximum € 94.270 gross per year, depending on the years of relevant experience)
- Extra-legal benefits including hospitalisation insurance, extra pension payments, luncheon vouchers, free use of the BSB sport facilities
Application process:
The deadline for applications is 1 April 2019 at 16:00 (CET).
Please note that only applications sent in using the application form on the BSB website will be considered.
No other submissions will be accepted.
Long listed candidates will be contacted by Skype the week of 1 April.
Short listed candidates will be invited to interview at the school after the Easter holidays and this process will include a sample lesson and opportunities to meet potential colleagues.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you have not heard anything further from us by mid-April, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
To apply, follow the instructions on https://www.britishschool.be/jobopportunities/
“The British School of Brussels is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.” (with reference to the most recent KCSIE)
The British School of Brussels
Pater Dupierreuxlaan 1
3080 Tervuren
Belgium
Tel: + 32 2 766 04 30
Fax: + 32 2 767 80 70
About The British School of Brussels
Established for over 50 years BSB is a non-selective all-through international school with 1,350 students from 70 nationalities aged from 1-18 years. We are the only school in Belgium to offer three pre-university routes: A Levels, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and BTEC vocational courses in Business, Sports and Hospitality. Our Primary curriculum offers a bespoke, skills-based, inquiry-driven approach adapted from the UK national curriculum to meet the needs of our diverse student population.
While academic results are important, one of our main aims is to create a values-driven community which promotes a healthy, vibrant, and progressive culture of care, collaboration, and respect. We want to inspire and motivate responsible, engaged students who have respect for themselves and each other and engage actively, ethically, and purposefully with the world around us. Our governance, leadership, staff, curriculum, and facilities all work in support of this philosophy.
BSB is recognised as one of the top performing schools in the world and has received numerous awards for our work including Spears school of the year 2023.
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